Part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, International Red Cross has been woven into the fabric of Australian life for 100 years. Today the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has worldwide presence with a common objective to work with governments and authorities to bring understanding and support for international humanitarian law (IHL). IHL advocates that, ‘all is not fair in love and war’ and that there are methods and weapons too inhumane to be used.
Throughout its history Australian Red Cross has advocated for a more humane battlefield, and to raising awareness of the continued existence of nuclear weapons. Since the first use of nuclear weapons, the International Red Cross has highlighted the catastrophic humanitarian consequences, and has been calling for nations to eliminate nuclear weapons with the aim of ensuring they are never used again. This lecture offers the opportunity to hear how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Australian Red Cross, are working towards a more humane world by eliminating this serious threat to humanity.
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Australian Red Cross CEO Robert Tickner will present the incredible 100-year story of Australian Red Cross, and explain how it continues to serve Australia and responds to the changing face of international humanitarianism.
This event is co-presented by the Hawke Centre and Australian Red Cross.
Register for this FREE event, 21 May 6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium, University of South Australia
While the views presented by speakers within the Hawke Centre public program are their own and are not necessarily those of either the University of South Australia or The Hawke Centre, they are presented in the interest of open debate and discussion in the community and reflect our themes of: strengthening our democracy – valuing our diversity – and building our future.
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